Kate Madden Yeekmaddenyee@auntminnie.comOrganized DentistryLack of men of color in health professions is a ‘crisis’The Federation of Associations of Schools of the Health Professions is declaring the low number of men of color entering healthcare professions -- including dentistry -- a "national crisis."May 23, 2023Oral BacteriaStudy to explore how and why gums swellResearchers from the University of Washington School of Dentistry were awarded a $2.7 million grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health to explore how and why people react differently to dental plaque accumulation.May 22, 2023Dental EducationMusic eases dental students’ stress, improves performanceBackground music reduces dental students' stress and improves their performance during preclinical tooth preparation exercises, according to a study published in the Journal of Dental Education.May 17, 2023Oral-Systemic LinkCRISPR-based technology shows promise for oral health assessmentUsing a saliva sample, CRISPR-based technology could be used to assess a range of oral and systemic diseases, according to a research findings published on May 11 in the Journal of Oral Microbiology.May 16, 2023Sleep ApneaSleep apnea linked to increased risk of long COVIDAdults who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are at higher risk of developing long COVID, according to a study.May 15, 2023Vulnerable PopulationsCareQuest urges states to extend Medicaid postpartum coverageThe CareQuest Institute of Oral Health has released a report urging U.S. states to extend Medicaid postpartum oral health coverage from 60 days to 12 months.May 9, 2023TMJ/TMDUCI secures $6M to develop jaw implant for TMJ treatmentThe University of California, Irvine (UCI) has received a $6 million grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine to conduct a trial for an engineered neocartilage implant designed to treat defects of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).May 8, 2023Office ManagementDentist's new office prompts need for … a safecracker?A North Carolina dentist reportedly needs a safecracker to open two large safes in his new office.May 2, 2023OpioidsUniversity of Kentucky launches opioid prescription reduction projectThe University of Kentucky in Lexington has launched a project to reduce the number of opioid prescriptions given to young people.April 26, 2023Vulnerable Populations14M could lose dental coverage when COVID PHE expiresNearly 14 million individuals could lose Medicaid dental health coverage when the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) expires on May 11.April 19, 2023Page 1 of 2Next PageTop StoriesAnesthesiaBalanced Pharma’s acid-free anesthetic cartridge gets patentBalanced Pharma has received a second U.S. patent for its local anesthetics cartridge technology.HomeArk. dentist to appear on game show on Memorial DayPediatricsCombined factors lead to fetal development of cleft lipIndustry UpdatesPatterson Companies adds to its leadership teamSponsor ContentWe care about what you think.
